Ashley Jensen to star in Accidental Farmer
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Ashley Jensen, star of Ugly Betty and Extras, is set to return to the 91Èȱ¬ in a brand new comedy called Accidental Farmer for 91Èȱ¬ One. A 60 minute pilot is currently in production by 91Èȱ¬ Productions.
Erin Taylor (Jensen), is a high-powered, London-based, ad executive who has it all: the successful career, the stunning flat, the gorgeous boyfriend Mike. A control-freak who plans every aspect of her life, nothing takes Erin by surprise... until she discovers Mike in bed with a woman half her age. She wreaks revenge by abusing his credit card, buying, among other things, a run-down farm in Yorkshire. With Mike's scorn ringing in her ears, Erin decides to make a go of it. How hard can it be to run a farm? Little did she realise she'd be sharing a bed with Olive, an octogenarian sitting tenant; or fending off Clive, the inebriated handyman; or being shouted at by Judith, the horsey neighbour, or embarrassing herself in front of Matt, the dishy vet... not to mention living with a piglet. Erin hadn't imagined just how much she'd have to muck in.
Ashley Jensen said: "I am really looking forward to working in the UK again on Accidental Farmer and getting my feet dirty in a farm somewhere in Yorkshire! It's a great script and I love animals, though I have never worked with them before..."
Cheryl Taylor, Controller, 91Èȱ¬ Comedy Commissioning added: "We are delighted that Ashley Jensen is taking on the role of our Accidental Farmer and very much look forward to seeing how an urban sophisticate gets to grips with country life."
The programme was commissioned by Jay Hunt, Controller 91Èȱ¬ One and Cheryl Taylor, Controller 91Èȱ¬ Comedy Commissioning. Executive Producers are Jo Sargent and John Yorke for 91Èȱ¬ Productions and producer is Ellen Taylor. The writer is Daisy Coulam, and the director Mandie Fletcher.
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At 21st Dec 2010, Iced_Fancy wrote:More than a wee bit Baby Boom, but great nevertheless. Fab casting, particularly Erin and Olive. Hope this gets the full series go ahead...perhaps a nice post Countryfile slot? Loved it.
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Comment number 2.
At 21st Dec 2010, Cardyl wrote:just watched "accidental farmer" bbc1 9pm tuesday 21/12 when is the next episode being shown ? really enjoyed this programme,would hate to miss the next episode?
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At 21st Dec 2010, CLIVE1415 wrote:I hope this is the start to a long running series. This 'pilot' was so funny, and the location outstanding. Ashley is a first class choice in the lead character. Just when is the next episode..??
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At 21st Dec 2010, dancergirl74 wrote:Loved the pilot episode of Accidental Farmer, really hope it turns into a series. Great cast and want to see more of the fantastic kids.
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At 22nd Dec 2010, hellolovelies wrote:Really enjoyable, good old 'forget all your worries' tv!:) Ashley Jensen was great. When will we see the series please?!
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At 22nd Dec 2010, hellolovelies wrote:Oops, forgot to say that 'Judith' was also very brilliant! :D
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At 22nd Dec 2010, LakesM wrote:I registered because I really enjoyed this programme... Please take this past the pilot phase.
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At 22nd Dec 2010, Gordon wrote:Well done 91Èȱ¬, a decent program that was entertainment and enjoyable to watch. Make more of this 'accidental farmer' and less of the other trashy stuff that is found on more and more channels.
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At 23rd Dec 2010, Jaq wrote:This was the best night's 91Èȱ¬ 9pm entertainment for ages. Please commission a series. We so enjoyed it all, the acting, the story, the location.
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At 23rd Dec 2010, Donna wrote:Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Fantastic cast, wonderful script! Ashley Jensen was particularly great, such great comic timing! So tired of reality TV this was a well needed breath of fresh air!
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At 23rd Dec 2010, angushousewife wrote:Wow, this was really good. This is the sort of programme that the 91Èȱ¬ should do so much more of. If this doesn't pan out to be a fab successful series, then shame, shame, shame. Great cast, great acting and especially uplifting when we're stuck inside with rubbish weather outside.
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At 23rd Dec 2010, Uglysister09 wrote:Family really enjoyed this,kids too! Disappointed to find only a pilot.cliche,yes,but why change a formula that works?more please!
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At 24th Dec 2010, ndear wrote:I loved this, I hope it ends up as more than just a pilot.
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At 29th Dec 2010, Alasdair wrote:Fantastic program but where is the next one? It was not on last night. Please let us see the rest of this and do loads more.
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At 31st Dec 2010, Jane wrote:Excellent !!!!! Cool ! so diffrent that we used to see in tv..... I cant wait for another series !!!!! HOpefuly soon ???? :O)
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At 1st Jan 2010, grace48 wrote:this was really good the best night's 91Èȱ¬ 9pm entertainment for ages. Please commission a series. We so enjoyed it all, the acting, the story, the location. more please
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At 3rd Jan 2011, scooter wrote:Just watched Accidental Farmer having recorded it. Great programme, good easy watching with some excellent humour. Please go ahead with the planned series.
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At 4th Jan 2011, minniemooch wrote:Excellent really enjoyed it. There has to be a series to follow on from this. Characters and story excellent. More like this.
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At 4th Jan 2011, minniemooch wrote:Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed. Good viewing for all the family, great characters, story and location. Please make a series.
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At 5th Jan 2011, hanski drama wrote:I absolutely LOVED this show! Great actors, very funny, good plot & just the fun & ammusing show that had me, my family & my friends hooked from the start and begging for more. I personally have never found a show that I can appeal to more and I am dieing to see it again.
We really hope it is carried on as I have no doubt it would be a great loss to TV viewers everywhere if such a fun show was tasted but never finished, please bring it back :)
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At 7th Jan 2011, Helen T wrote:Have been looking through TV listings for next episode of 'Accidental Farmer'. Until looked at this blog, didn't realise that episode I saw before Christmas was a pilot. REALLY enjoyed the programme. Ashley Jensen was fantastic, location spot-on, and other roles excellent.
PLEASE commission a full series as this programme totally deserves it!
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At 9th Jan 2011, ubee wrote:As with comment 21 I too ended up on this while looking for the next episode. I thought it was a great pilot and would love to see more. I think the casting was good and script funny. Don't keep us waiting too long, might end up getting hooked on to another US tv show ;-)
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At 17th Jan 2011, alanheaton2 wrote:This pilot was the best comedy I have seen for years. Perhaps it`s because we`ve all got a bit ( lot in my case ) of Erin in us. Not to do a series would deprive others of probably the best comedy series to be shown for a long time.Please let us all know when the series will start. THERE HAS TO BE A SERIES!
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At 20th Jan 2011, John David Anderson wrote:Accidental farmer. I enjoyed the pilot and hope that it becomes a series. It is a bit like the Archers and has the potental to become a TV version.
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At 23rd Jan 2011, sussane sh wrote:All this user's posts have been removed.Why?
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At 30th Jan 2011, zachariah568 wrote:Just watched The accidental Farmer, thought it was brilliant, please do a series asap
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At 9th Feb 2011, netty23 wrote:Didn't realise this was a pilot, have been looking for the next episode since the last one. When are we going to get a series. Great programme and wonderful location.
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